Bob Barker Plays ‘Bullseye’ On Japanese Whalers

Another whaling ship arrived in the Southern Ocean today, unexpected and right on time: the Bob Barker.

Thanks to a $5,000,000 contribution from American television personality and icon Bob Barker, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society was able to quietly purchase and refit the former Norwegian whaler in Africa. The ice strengthened fast chaser boat quietly departed from Mauritius on December 18th to join up with the Sea Shepherd ships Steve Irwin and Ady Gil in the Southern Ocean.  Barker has also funded the cost of a helicopter that will accompany the society’s ships. The aircraft is named The Nancy Burnet after the president of United Activists for Animal Rights, an organization Barker also supports. This new helicopter will participate in future campaigns.

“I’m delighted to be able to help the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in its mission to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans,” said Barker.  ”There is lot of talk about preserving our ecosystems and species, but this is one organization that puts these words into action.”

And remember, Bob Barker reminds you to help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered. Goodbye, everybody!

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society